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YS04 FNG

2004 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,515 mi
Last recorded108,515 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 FNG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,515 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 107,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake warning on dash

eml on dash

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 107,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick at edge of disc (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake sign of over heating

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper cover not fully secure

eml remains on

some of the wheel nuts fitted appear to be incorrect type for wheels

Pass 16 Apr 2016 98,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

oil leak at engine

Fail 5 Apr 2016 97,869 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper (6.1.B.1a)

oil leak at engine

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,064 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 85,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,352 miles

front abs reluctor rings corroded.

fuel pipes from tank unit corroded at rear.

offside cv boot perished.

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 78,352 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front abs reluctor rings corroded.

fuel pipes from tank unit corroded at rear.

offside cv boot perished.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,689 miles

both front struts corroded.

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished in tread.

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

outer cv boots perished.

slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,585 miles

both outer cv boots perished.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

rear panel slightly damaged behind bumper.

rear tyres slightly perished.

slight engine oil leak.

slight play in nearside ball end of steering rack.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,077 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,129 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YS04 FNG is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS04 FNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS04 FNG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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